Max has been at the center of some of the most scandalous story lines in EastEnders history, most notably his affair with his son's fiancee Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

However, Wood revealed that he hasn't received any public backlash for his character's actions, saying: "No-one's ever given me any stick over Max.

"I've always had a really positive reaction from the public, even when Max has been up to no good. I think a lot of blokes would like to be him and a lot of woman like a bad boy, so he appeals to both."

Max is due to marry ex-wife Tanya in a Christmas Day wedding special, but Wood hinted that events may not go to plan.